Category: General

KUALA LUMPUR, The President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent his condolences to the families of the 10 heroes who died in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopter crash in Lumut, Perak on Tuesday.

The condolence message was shared by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his Facebook today.

In addition, Anwar also thanked the president for his concern over the incident that shocked the country.

“Thank you President Erdogan for the message at a time when the country is mourning the passing of 10 heroes in the RMN helicopter crash in Lumut, Perak,” he said.

Anwar also shared the contents of the condolence message sent by Erdogan.

‘Your Excellency Prime Minister (Anwar), Dear Brother. I learned with deep sorrow that 10 crew members lost their lives in the military helicopter crash that occurred in Malaysia’s Perak State.

‘We wish God’s mercy to the martyrs, I express my condolences on behalf of my nation and myself to Your Excellency, the grieving families of those who lost their lives, and the
friendly Malaysian people,’ according to Erdogan’s message.

Last Tuesday, the country was shocked by the crash of two helicopters belonging to RMN which crashed while conducting a parade exercise in conjunction with the 90th anniversary of RMN.

The incident which happened at the RMN Base, Lumut killed all 10 members in the two helicopters

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

HULU SELANGOR, The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with several technology companies in Germany in an effort to further develop the state.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the MoU involving tech companies such as Siemens, KNX, and Mendix was signed during his recent visit with a delegation to Germany to participate in the Hannover Messe, a technology forum and trade fair.

“This will provide an opportunity to increase human resources in our state in addition to adding high-value investments that are able to bring job opportunities to all people in Selangor,” he said.

He said this while speaking at the ‘Riuh Raya #KitaSelangor 2024’ programme here tonight.

In the meantime, Amirudin also said Selangor is open to being a ‘home’ and an ‘umbrella’ to all people in the country who immigrate to the state in the spirit of togetherness and unity.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

SERDANG, Malaysia needs at least 6,000 veterinarians to meet the industry demands, including improving animal husbandry methods, compared to the current 2,300 veterinarians.

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali said Malaysia also aims to achieve a ratio of one veterinarian to 5,000 people (who own pets/livestock), compared to one veterinarian to 14,000 people currently.

“We need approximately 6,000 more veterinarians to help us achieve the aspirations of sustainability and food security,” he told reporters after officiating the World Veterinary Day 2024 at the Livestock section of the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) here today.

He said the shortage of veterinarians is also contributed by the educational opportunities offered in the country and the capacity of two local universities, namely Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), to accommodate the number of applications for veterinary courses, which reach a
round 3,000 applications each year.

However, he said UPM only produces 140 to 150 veterinary graduates, while UMK produces around 40 veterinarians every year.

“Therefore, we need to strengthen cooperation at the ministry level, including the Ministry of Higher Education, local and private universities. We also need to provide incentive packages or the equivalent of medical officers’ benefits that could increase involvement in this industry,” he said.

The World Veterinary Day celebration with the theme ‘Veterinarians Are Essential Health Workers’, organised by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and attended by DVS director-general, Dr Akma Ngah Hamid, provided various activities such as the sale of agricultural equipment products, animal feed, exhibitions of sado (muscular or meaty) cattle, as well as cat examinations and grooming.

Further information can be obtained through the DVS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/veterinarmalaysia.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday urged Filipinos to uphold Lapulapu’s legacy of patriotism and rise against modern-day oppressors.

Marcos said the victory of Lapulapu and his men over the Spaniards, led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, in the historic Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521, showed the Filipino hero’s courage and love for the country and demonstrated how “a force that is rooted in community, courage, and integrity can destroy even the strongest of opponents.”

He said the valor, bravery, and boldness of Lapulapu during the Battle of Mactan, which became the epitome of the ‘indomitable Filipino spirit’ over the years, are worthy of emulation even during modern times.

‘The same is what the nation needs today. Despite being in a world incomparable to that of Lapulapu, we are called to rise against our modern-day oppressors – greed, selfishness, and divisiveness – and uphold the legacy of patriotism that has been passed onto us through the years,’ Marcos said.

‘The im
age of Lapulapu as a living, breathing, and real figure who risked his life to keep his family, comrades, and community safe from hostile outsiders may seem strange to our modern responsibilities. Yet, he remains a symbol of the bravery and honor that each of us inherently possesses.’

He challenged the Filipinos, especially the youth, to continue embracing the ideals of Lapulapu and the wealth of the Philippine heritage as the country shifts to a ‘Bagong Pilipinas.’

‘The challenge now for all, especially the youth, is to continue embracing his (Lapulapu) ideals and the wealth of our heritage as we realize a ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ that is built on the foundations of the liberty and freedom that he and all our other heroes fought hard for,’ Marcos said.

Republic Act 11040 declares April 27 of every year as a “special working public holiday” throughout the country in honor of Cebuano hero Lapulapu, as well as a “special non-working holiday” in Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu province.

Source: Philippines News Agency

Quang Binh: A programme on screening for congenital heart diseases and administering flu vaccines for disadvantaged people was launched on April 26, targeting the central province of Quang Binh and the Central Highlands provinces of Dak Lak, and Lam Dong.

The programme aims for the early detection and timely treatment of poor children with congenital heart diseases, while also contributing to preventing dangerous diseases and ensuring the well-being of children and people in disadvantaged areas.

In Quang Binh, it is being implemented throughout the province. Screenings for more than 3,500 children in Quang Ninh district’s communes of Truong Son, Truong Xuan, Xuan Ninh, and Gia Ninh took place between April 23 and 26, identifying 22 with congenital heart diseases. Meanwhile, 300 doses of flu vaccine were given to children and the elderly in the district’s Truong Xuan commune.

As part of the programme, the VinaCapital Foundation and Sanofi Vietnam will organise heart screenings for children and administer 50
0 doses of flu vaccine to people with difficult circumstances in Dak Lak and Lam Dong.

Between 2007 and now, the programme has provided free heart screenings for more than 370,000 children in 49 provinces and cities nationwide./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

KUALA TERENGGANU, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government has no plans to temporarily suspend the service of Fennec and HOM helicopter.

“So far it’s not in that direction (temporary suspension),” he told reporters after completing the handover of ‘Rumah Kasih Ihsan’ at Kampung Dusun Tembakau in Manir, near here today.

Mohamed Khaled said this when asked if there was a need to suspend the services of both types of helicopters following the crash on Tuesday morning involving the Maritime Operations Helicopter helicopter (HOM-AW139) and Fennec heliccopter (M502-6) at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Lumut, Perak which killed 10 RMN officers and personnel including three women.

All the remains of the crew who died in the crash had been laid to rest with the last body, Lieutenant T Sivasutan, 31, cremated at the Manjung Hindu Sabha Sanathana Dharma Ashram Crematorium Centre in Sitiawan at 12.15 pm on Thursday.

In the meantime, Mohamed Khaled confirmed that the wreckage of t
he two aircraft, including the black box, had already been removed from the scene of the incident, on Thursday.

“I was informed that everything has been moved to the place where the investigation is being carried out,” he said.

Mohamed Khaled said the investigation into the incident conducted by an Investigation Board established by RMN will also involve the Royal Malaysian Air Force and other experts including the helicopter manufacturers.

In addition, he also did not rule out the possibility that the investigation would involve external experts.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KOTA KINABALU, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has ‘long been in love’ with Sabah, which is known for its natural beauty and the hospitality of its people.

While inviting foreign and local tourists to come, see and experience for themselves “The Land Below the Wind”, Dr Wan Azizah said the delicious seafood is something she always tries whenever she visits the state.

She said the vast blue sea and Mount Kinabalu are among her favourite sights that give her peace and joy. Therefore, she invites everyone too to help spread the word about Sabah’s beauty.

“I love taking photographs, so the sea and beautiful Mount Kinabalu are among my favourite subjects to keep as memories,” she said.

“While we promote tourism, we must not forget to take care of our heritage and environment too. Do not just promote (Sabah) but we also need to take care and maintain all these,” she said in a press conference here today after officiating the 18th Asian Federation of Sports
Medicine Congress and Eight National Sports Institute Sports Medicine And Sports Science Conference, attended by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, as well as about 500 participants from all over Asia.

In her speech, Dr Wan Azizah said the conference is important as a field to share ground-breaking ideas while breaking the boundaries in sports medicine and sports science.

‘Speaking about boundaries, sports is competitive…the idea is to win so that is why it is important to push the boundaries of human achievement, take risks and face challenges,’ she also said.

Meanwhile, for foreign participants, she asked them to enjoy their stay in Sabah; the natural beauty, tasty food and people hospitality.

‘Sabah is rich in culture that is unique to the whole world, so do indulge in wonderful Sabah. Enjoy your stay and we hope you will return to Sabah,’ she added.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency